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ALBANY, NH– Today, Tin Mountain Conservation Center announced the well-deserving recipients of its annual awards.  Traditionally, these awards are presented at the Annual Meeting in May.  As with many events and awards, this year’s awards are being presented virtually.

“On behalf of the staff and the board of trustees, we want to thank and honor these folks for their many contributions.  We’re sorry that we aren’t able to present these awards and recognize these people and organizations in person,” said Lori Kinsey, executive director,  “We want them to know how much we appreciate all the time, talent and resources they have generously given to Tin Mountain. Since its beginning, 40 years ago this year, Tin Mountain has grown and thrived thanks to the tremendous support it has received from a strong and devoted group of volunteers, members, and businesses. The words Thank You often feel insufficient for the hours of time, seemingly endless energy, and resources generously offered and donated from our community.  Each year, Tin Mountain recognizes those people, businesses, and organizations whose efforts have gone above and beyond. This year more than ever, we feel the need to recognize the hard work and passion of these ‘shining stars.’”

There are five award recipients this year:

The Volunteer of the Year award recognizes an individual(s) who has supported Tin Mountain events and/or daily activities. This year, we recognize Victor and Karen Vitek, who worked tirelessly the past few years organizing and entering the hundreds of items donated for the First Season benefit auction. When the decision was made to move the First Season Auction online, Victor and Karen went to work to upload pictures, and add detailed descriptions into the software. They helped test the site and fine tune listings to make sure everything was ready to go. This year’s Inaugural Online Auction was made possible thanks to the tireless dedication of Karen and Victor.

The Exemplary Service Award recognizes a current Trustee of the Tin Mountain Board of Trustees who has worked hard to make a lasting contribution to the organization. Leslie Schomaker came to the board with a strong financial background and quickly took on the role of treasurer as well as the herculean task of streamlining the financial reporting and moving the system online. What first seemed convenient quickly became indispensable with the shift to remote work in mid-March.

The Outstanding Environmental Educator Award recognizes a teacher who in addition to working with and supporting Tin Mountain in the classroom, works to further exploration and environmental stewardship. Dylan Harry, a science teacher and Director of the OLRC at Fryeburg Academy, began working with Tin Mountain several years ago. From the beginning, he enthusiastically jumped in, often co-teaching classes and utilizing local natural areas to better connect his students to the environment. He has been a champion for Tin Mountain, advocating for greater integration into Fryeburg Academy Curriculum and lobbying for administrative support of Tin Mountain programming.

This year’s Business Volunteer Award is presented to an organization in the Mount Washington Valley that has consistently helped advance Tin Mountain’s mission and programs. Increasing awareness is essential to the success of Tin Mountain programs and events and there is no better way to be heard than through the Mt. Washington Radio & Gramophone group of radio stations including 93.5 WMWV, 95.3 Easy and Magic 104. The stations consistently promote Tin Mountain events, provide updates and program changes, and host Tin Mountain staff and Trustees for interviews on Drive Time. These stations are the voice of the valley and we appreciate it when that voice speaks for Tin Mountain and its programs and events. Roy Prescott of WMWV supports and participates in the Mt. Washington Century+ bike event, so we got him a very special bib number!

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual or organization who has been a champion for the environment and the community, not just for a year or two, but for the ‘long run.’ Upper Saco Valley Land Trust has certainly earned this distinction. Through thoughtful community projects such as the Pine Hill Community Forest, and agricultural and water initiatives, USVLT seeks not just to preserve land, but the Mount Washington Valley as a whole.

For more information about Tin Mountain Conservation Center go to TINMOUNTAIN.ORG

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the area in September. They understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we are all facing very uncertain times. The American Pickers are taking the pandemic very seriously and will be following all guidelines and protocols for safe filming as outlined by each state. While they plan to be in New England in September, they will continue to re-schedule if conditions change for the worse. Regardless, they are excited to continue to reach the many collectors in the area to discuss their years of picking!

AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the Pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair
hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them.

AMERICAN PICKERS is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send them your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with
photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 1-855-OLD-RUST.

For more information about The American Pickers go to HISTORY.COM

Great Glen Trails‘ Event Director Lisa McCoy called Gino today on our sister station, Magic 104, and gave a full rundown all about their Kona Summer Mountain Bike Series that starts Tuesday, July 7th and will run through August 25th. Lisa explains that it is a fun and safe way to spend time with your family outdoors and a great opportunity to win some amazing prizes. Click below to listen to the interview and make sure to check out all the details.

Event Notes from GREATGLENTRAILS.COM

Kona Summer Mountain Bike Series
Tuesdays, July 7 – August 25, 2020

We are thrilled to be able to welcome you to join the Great Glen Trails summer weekly mountain bike series sponsored by Kona bikes!!

Come to Great Glen Trails each Tuesday anytime between 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. Choose your race course — long, short, or mini — and compete against the clock in this fun, easy going series. Open to all ages and abilities, this is the perfect socially-distant outdoor activity you can do with the entire family. This is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike) event. Rentals will not be available for the race series.

Long course: 5.3 miles
Short course: 3.9 miles
Mini: 1.2 miles

All courses use the Great Glen Trails carriage roads and single track at the scenic base of Mt. Washington.

There will be a few additional parameters in place this summer due to COVID19 restrictions and recommendations:

– mandatory staggered start; at least 1 min apart
– please do not congregate at the starting line under tent
– children must be accompanied at all times by their own parent/guardian

Please follow CDC recommendations and do not come to Great Glen if you are feeling sick, have a fever, or have known contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID19. We kindly ask you to wear a mask when inside, wash your hands, and keep at least 6′ apart. 

We will have prizes each week in lieu of a potluck party and awards at the end of the series. We encourage everyone to sign up online in advance! 

Series Adult: $65
Series Child (17& Under): $40

One Race Adult: $14
One Race Child: $9

*One race rates are only available for purchase day-of, on site.

RIDE LOCALLY. BE SMART. BE HEALTHY. — Kona

To register go to GREATGLENTRAILS.COM

Congressman Chris Pappas called in to the morning Show today and talked with Roy about a plethora of topics. They discussed the Congressman’s response to an order barring foreign workers on a slate of employment-based visas, upcoming relief packages for COVID-19, and two significant Supreme Court decisions affirming workplace protection for the LGBTQ community and Dreamers. Click below to listen to the full interview.

To learn more about Congressman Chris Pappas and his efforts please visit PAPPAS.HOUSE.GOV

The crew from Cheese Louise called in to our sister station, Magic 104, today and told Gino all about the “behind the scenes” of the Cheese Louise brand and gave us a nice idea on just how passionate they are, not just about “grilled cheese sandwiches” but this community, their staff, their customers, and having FUN. Bryce, James, Jasmine, and Ian joined Gino on a conference call and in addition to talking about the “why” behind Cheese Louise, they gave us a great peek at the menu and a rundown of their location on the Kanc and NOW at Settlers Green. Listen below!

Stop by their BRAND NEW location today at Settlers Green and to learn more about Cheese Louise go to EATCHEESELOUISE.COM

US Senator Jeanne Shaheen called in to the Morning Show today and talked with Roy about a plethora of topics. Senator Shaheen has always been a big proponent of safeguarding and maintaining our natural environment and she has now helped pass a bipartisan bill to help out NH Wildlife areas, like the White Mountain National Forest. She also discussed New Hampshire’s reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests happening in NH. Click below to listen to the full interview.

To learn more about Jeanne Shaheen and her efforts as a US Senator please visit SHAHEEN.SENATE.GOV

Yesterday on our sister station, Magic 104, Gino was joined by Conway Scenic Railroad Marketing & Events Manager Brian Solomon via the phone and they discussed the Conway Scenic Railroad‘s REOPENING this Saturday, June 20th. Brian gave us a full rundown of how operation has changed at the train station due to COVID-19 and the guidelines they will be following to make sure everyone will be safe when riding with the Conway Scenic Railroad. Check out the interview below!

For ticket info and more details visit CONWAYSCENIC.COM

 

Believe In Books’ Youth Theatre Director Nate Sawyer gave Gino a call last week and the two discussed the opening of the Believe In Books Youth Theatre Summer Camp in the 100 Acre Wood. The week-long sessions start on Monday, June 29th and will go through until August 21st. Nate explains all the safety guidelines that the theatre will be following in order to make sure all campers and staff are safe. Plus, he gives us a full rundown of all the shows. Click below to listen and check out the details too!

Logistics: Camp takes place at the Theater in the Wood. Where we use the theater, the theater stage, lobby, and the outside property for all our rehearsals and camp activities. Kids ages 7-14 come prepared to have fun filled days including acting, singing, dancing, crafting, creating, playing games, listening to and reading stories, and enjoying the fresh outdoors! Campers are asked to provide their own sack lunch, as well as a small snack for later in the day. Registration will close one week prior to each camp.

Schedule: Monday through Friday between 8:45 am and 9:15 am, drop off will occur at the top of the stairs in the upper theater parking lot.  Drop offs will occur with one camper/one family at a time. Pick up will occur Monday through Thursday between 4:00 pm and 4:15 pm in the same fashion. Once all campers arrive, we start our planned activities & rehearsals! Throughout the day we have blocks dedicated to learning a foundation of:

Auditioning Campers will learn a dance, sing a song, and read some lines alongside other campers of similar ages, and will be cast appropriately for age & ability!

Acting Once roles are announced, campers will rehearse scenes from the performance;

Dance Campers will learn dances that will take place in their show;

Music where we learn how music can enhance a piece of work, and work on songs featured in our performance (in the form of tracked music)

Games Some fun theater & camp inspired games to make playtime, fun and inventive

Story Time where we can read & share stories and talk about the art of storytelling

Outdoor Adventure Where campers are taken out on our fantastic trail system for some interaction with nature.

Camp Performances: Camp performances happen @5PM on the last Friday of camp. Camp performances are ticketed events and are open to the general public for $5/person. (Each Camper receives 1 complimentary ticket for distribution, to their show.) All tickets must be purchased online prior to arriving at the Theater in the Wood.

In addition to the above-mentioned activities, tuition also includes:

– A Complimentary Ticket to see the Theatre Camp Show at the end of the week

– A Camp Buff

– Supplies for Costumes, Props, Sets and Projects throughout the week that will aid in their performances

For more details and a line-up of all the shows go to BELIEVEINBOOKS.ORG

Kendra Veno of Veno’s Specialty Foods & Meats called in to Gino and The Magic Morning Show today and told us all about how Veno’s has been doing throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Today, June 3rd, marks the first day their storefront will be open since March. Kendra goes into detail about the menu and all the great things Veno’s has planned for the summer. Kendra also explains that Veno’s is a HUGE supporter of “SHOPPING LOCAL” and shared with us why it’s so important to support all local business and what it means to her to be a part of this community.

Click below to listen and make sure to check out their website and social media for the latest updates and NEW hours!

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To learn more about Veno’s Specialty Foods & Meats go to VENOSNH.COM

The Executive Director of the Gibson Center and familiar voice to the airwaves of 93.5 WMWV, George Cleveland called in to the morning show yesterday to talk with Roy Prescott. George discussed what the Gibson Center has been up to in response to the coronavirus and explained their game plan when it comes to their meals and donations. Roy also asked George about fundraisers not just for the Gibson Center but all around the valley and George explains how some are getting very creative. The two also touched on “local radio” as a platform and how it’s been as reliable now than it’s ever been. To close George shares some great advice on how to stay positive despite the pandemic. Listen to this great conversation below!

(NOTE: We have received reports of audio issues from iPhone users, please let us know if you have any issues and what platform you are listening on at office@wmwv.com – Thank you for your understanding!)

To learn more about the Gibson Center, visit GIBSONCENTER.ORG or give them a call at (603) 356-3231.